David Misstear
@dmisstear.bsky.social
Irish wildflowers, butterflies and other bits and bobs I see while out walking.
Dandelion, Dún Laoghaire, Co. Dublin. #wildflowerhour
November 2, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Dandelion, Dún Laoghaire, Co. Dublin. #wildflowerhour
Black Nightshade, Seapoint, Co. Dublin. #wildflowerhour
November 2, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Black Nightshade, Seapoint, Co. Dublin. #wildflowerhour
Annual Mercury, Dún Laoghaire, Co. Dublin. #wildflowerhour
November 2, 2025 at 7:58 PM
Annual Mercury, Dún Laoghaire, Co. Dublin. #wildflowerhour
Purple Toadflax, Dún Laoghaire, Co. Dublin. #wildflowerhour
November 2, 2025 at 7:57 PM
Purple Toadflax, Dún Laoghaire, Co. Dublin. #wildflowerhour
I haven't been able to get out into nature for a few days, so it was very kind of nature to pay me a visit instead. This lovely small tortoiseshell flew in the door of my bedroom earlier.
November 1, 2025 at 2:33 PM
I haven't been able to get out into nature for a few days, so it was very kind of nature to pay me a visit instead. This lovely small tortoiseshell flew in the door of my bedroom earlier.
Reposted by David Misstear
I am really looking forward to the new radio documentary being aired at 3.00pm today, Monday 27th Oct, on RTÉ Radio1. The ‘Silent Valley - the last Irish Ring Ouzels’, it examines the plight of our Ring Ouzels (down to just one known pair in 2024) and asks if they can be saved?
October 27, 2025 at 2:34 PM
I am really looking forward to the new radio documentary being aired at 3.00pm today, Monday 27th Oct, on RTÉ Radio1. The ‘Silent Valley - the last Irish Ring Ouzels’, it examines the plight of our Ring Ouzels (down to just one known pair in 2024) and asks if they can be saved?
Common Chickweed, Dún Laoghaire. #wildflowerhour
October 26, 2025 at 9:24 PM
Common Chickweed, Dún Laoghaire. #wildflowerhour
Shaggy-soldier growing on a road in Dún Laoghaire. My first time seeing this species and as with other new sightings I've uploaded to the National Biodiversity Data Centre's excellent Citizen Science Portal: records.biodiversityireland.ie #wildflowerhour
October 19, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Shaggy-soldier growing on a road in Dún Laoghaire. My first time seeing this species and as with other new sightings I've uploaded to the National Biodiversity Data Centre's excellent Citizen Science Portal: records.biodiversityireland.ie #wildflowerhour
Rock Sea-spurrey (happy to be corrected) on the East Pier, Dún Laoghaire. #wildflowerhour
October 19, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Rock Sea-spurrey (happy to be corrected) on the East Pier, Dún Laoghaire. #wildflowerhour
Sheep's-bit on a wall overlooking Lough Dan, Co. Wicklow. #wildflowerhour
October 12, 2025 at 6:57 PM
Sheep's-bit on a wall overlooking Lough Dan, Co. Wicklow. #wildflowerhour
Tormentil on the path up to Scarr, Co. Wicklow. This flower is thought to get its name from the Latin for pain, as it was seen as a healing plant. For more facts about Ireland's wildflowers, Zoë Devlin's fantastic wildflowersofireland.net is a great resource, as are her books. #wildflowerhour
October 12, 2025 at 6:57 PM
Tormentil on the path up to Scarr, Co. Wicklow. This flower is thought to get its name from the Latin for pain, as it was seen as a healing plant. For more facts about Ireland's wildflowers, Zoë Devlin's fantastic wildflowersofireland.net is a great resource, as are her books. #wildflowerhour
Tutsan, The Metals, Dún Laoghaire. #wildflowerhour
October 5, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Tutsan, The Metals, Dún Laoghaire. #wildflowerhour
Ivy-leaved toadflax, The Metals, Dún Laoghaire. #wildflowerhour
October 5, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Ivy-leaved toadflax, The Metals, Dún Laoghaire. #wildflowerhour
Reposted by David Misstear
Wrote about how Manchán Magan’s writing, knowledge and ideas lit up the synapses.
Una Mullally: In Manchán Magan, Ireland had a writer whose words could light up the synapses
Magan was a wholly authentic force, full of awe and devoid of cynicism
www.irishtimes.com
October 5, 2025 at 10:12 AM
Wrote about how Manchán Magan’s writing, knowledge and ideas lit up the synapses.
Common knapweed, Bundoran, Co. Donegal. #wildflowerhour
September 28, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Common knapweed, Bundoran, Co. Donegal. #wildflowerhour
Red clover, Bundoran, Co. Donegal. #wildflowerhour
September 28, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Red clover, Bundoran, Co. Donegal. #wildflowerhour
Hollyhock, West Pier, Dún Laoghaire. #wildflowerhour
September 21, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Hollyhock, West Pier, Dún Laoghaire. #wildflowerhour
Small teasel, West Pier, Dún Laoghaire. #wildflowerhour
September 21, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Small teasel, West Pier, Dún Laoghaire. #wildflowerhour
Shepherd's-purse, West Pier, Dún Laoghaire. #wildflowerhour
September 21, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Shepherd's-purse, West Pier, Dún Laoghaire. #wildflowerhour
Scarlet pimpernel, West Pier, Dún Laoghaire. #wildflowerhour
September 21, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Scarlet pimpernel, West Pier, Dún Laoghaire. #wildflowerhour
Lemon balm, The Metals, Dún Laoghaire. #wildflowerhour
September 21, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Lemon balm, The Metals, Dún Laoghaire. #wildflowerhour
Crane fly (daddy long legs), Dún Laoghaire. Known as 'snáthaid an diabhail' ('the Devil's needle') or 'Pilib an gheataire' ('Philip of the rush'/'skinny Philip') in Irish. Not sure where the 'Philip' comes from, anyone?
September 19, 2025 at 7:34 PM
Crane fly (daddy long legs), Dún Laoghaire. Known as 'snáthaid an diabhail' ('the Devil's needle') or 'Pilib an gheataire' ('Philip of the rush'/'skinny Philip') in Irish. Not sure where the 'Philip' comes from, anyone?
Reposted by David Misstear
Step into the past this #CultureNight at Collins Barracks!
Explore fashion, grooming & leisure of bygone eras, join tactile tours & discover LGBTQIA+ stories in our collections.
🐾 Ask about your fave creature in the Dead Zoo Lab!
📍 Fri 19 Sept, 17:00–21:00
🎟️ Free
🔗 www.museum.ie/en-IE/Museum...
Explore fashion, grooming & leisure of bygone eras, join tactile tours & discover LGBTQIA+ stories in our collections.
🐾 Ask about your fave creature in the Dead Zoo Lab!
📍 Fri 19 Sept, 17:00–21:00
🎟️ Free
🔗 www.museum.ie/en-IE/Museum...
September 17, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Step into the past this #CultureNight at Collins Barracks!
Explore fashion, grooming & leisure of bygone eras, join tactile tours & discover LGBTQIA+ stories in our collections.
🐾 Ask about your fave creature in the Dead Zoo Lab!
📍 Fri 19 Sept, 17:00–21:00
🎟️ Free
🔗 www.museum.ie/en-IE/Museum...
Explore fashion, grooming & leisure of bygone eras, join tactile tours & discover LGBTQIA+ stories in our collections.
🐾 Ask about your fave creature in the Dead Zoo Lab!
📍 Fri 19 Sept, 17:00–21:00
🎟️ Free
🔗 www.museum.ie/en-IE/Museum...
Devil's-Bit Scabious, Vartry Reservoir Upper, Co. Wicklow. #wildflowerhour
September 14, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Devil's-Bit Scabious, Vartry Reservoir Upper, Co. Wicklow. #wildflowerhour